Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Shallots

By jedrew_52

Ingredients

• 12 oz Youkon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 2 medium shallots, thinly sliced
• 1/2 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup well shaken low fat buttermilk

Preparation

Step 1

Cover potatoes with salted cold water by 1 inch in a saucepan and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.

While potatoes are simmering, cook shallots in butter in a small nonstick skillet over moderately high heat, stirring frequently, until softened and deep golden, about 8 minutes.

Drain potatoes, return to pot, and coarsely mash with a potato masher. Stir shallots into potatoes with buttermilt and salt and pepper to taste.